Whether your aim is to lose weight, build muscle or just generally get in better shape, working out with your partner can add a whole new dimension to your exercise regimen. Not only are many aspects of working out easier when your partner participates in the experience, but it’s also more fun exercising in tandem, and you can help each other with the most challenging moves to ensure that you both complete the full routine. While many people enjoy working out with friends, choosing to exercise alongside your partner means that you can integrate your home and gym routines and make fitness a satisfying part of your daily life as a couple.
You can motivate each other
Nobody knows you as well as your partner does, so nobody else is likely to be quite as good at knowing when you’ve either reached your exercise limits or still have more to give. Your partner is the perfect person to get you moving in the morning, and the same is true when there are weights to lift or a treadmill to walk or run on. What’s more, a bit of competition can really spice up a relationship. Though most couples don’t have much fun competing directly against each other, when working out with your partner, you can compete to see, for instance, which of you can beat your personal best time first. That way, it doesn’t matter if you’re mismatched in shape or size – the focus is on who has the most drive.
You can spot each other
Having your partner spot you, and vice versa, makes it much easier to feel confident about finishing those last few crucial reps when you might otherwise decide that it’s better to quit. It also helps you keep track of how many reps remain when you’re close to the point of exhaustion and worried about losing count. Additionally, when you and your partner spot each other at the gym, you’re spared the worry that you’ll have to ask a stranger if you want somebody to do this, and you know that your partner isn’t getting help from a flirty gym member!
You can make exercise fun again
When you hit the point where your workout routine begins to feel like a chore, it can be hard to keep going with it. Getting your partner involved can help restore the excitement of the days when you were just starting out. Everyone has a different way of approaching things, so if your partner joins in on your workouts, then you may find yourself trying new activities or going about your usual exercises in a more exciting manner. This will present you with new challenges to overcome. Of course, you’re also likely to enjoy showing off what you can already do – especially if you’re the one in better shape.
You can enjoy shopping for workout gear
Making exercise a major part of your life together should start with the right preparation. It’s fun to shop for new workout gear together and give input on clothing that will make your partner look great. For example, if you’re dealing with a man who is reluctant to get into gym clothes, then you can always suggest that he go with the classic crew look and start with something simple, such as a crew neck shirt. As you shop together, you can also plan an exercise routine that suits your work schedules and social commitments.
You can improve or enhance your relationship
Spending time together on a regular basis is one of the building blocks of a healthy relationship, and if yours has been on the rocks a bit lately, then working out could be just what you need. Healthy bodies are always more attractive, and it can be quite enjoyable to watch one another get in shape. It’s also good to share an activity that makes you both feel confident about yourselves, as this feeling can then begin to extend to your overall relationship. Above all, you’ll be communicating with one another, and you’ll find that you have new things to talk and laugh about.
Regular workouts will help you maintain a maximum fitness level and have more energy with which to enjoy life. When you work out with your partner, you can revitalize your relationship and remember how much there is to appreciate about being together. As a bonus, staying fit can add years to your life, so your relationship could become a very long one.
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